Lewis Silkin appoints media law expert as partner
Lewis Silkin Belfast has appointed Olivia O’Kane as a partner to lead a specialist media-law practice in both Belfast and Dublin.
With over two decades of experience specialising in media disputes related to a wide range of complex media areas – including defamation, technology-related disputes, broadcast and newspaper disputes, and pre-broadcast clearance – O’Kane has played a pivotal role in landmark High Court and Court of Appeal rulings.
Protecting journalistic sources
She is known for her unwavering commitment to defending freedom of expression in the public interest, protecting journalistic sources, and advocating for the independence of the media, and is Ireland’s appointed expert on anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) law for the European Commission.
“Olivia is an experienced practitioner with a stellar reputation in media law, particularly in the area of defamation and reputation management,” said Mathew Forde (partner at Lewis Silkin).
Olivia O’Kane adds: “Lewis Silkin has a stellar reputation for media law, intellectual property, brands and technology law. I am excited to be expanding the firm’s offering for both in Belfast and Dublin.